Ch 1 (Welcome) Flashcards
What is Sport & exercise psychology?
It is the scientific study of people and their behaviors in sport and exercise contexts, and the practical application of that knowledge.
What are the 2 objectives of Sport psychology?
- to understand how psychological factors affect an individual’s physical performance.
- to understand how participation in sport and exercise affects a person’s psychological development, health, and wellbeing.
What is objective A and an example of it?:
Obj. A: understand the effects of psychological factors on physical or motor performance.
Example: Does lacking self-confidence influence a child’s ability to learn to swim?
What is Objective B and an example of it?:
Obj. B: understand the effects of physical activity participation on psychological development, health, and well-being.
Example: Does running reduce anxiety and depression?
Who does sport psychology apply to?
EVERYONE!
What are the 3 roles of sport psychology specialists?
1.) Conducting research
2.) Teaching
3.) Consulting
What are the two sport psychology specialties?
1.) Clinical sport psychologists
2.) Educational sport psychology specialists
What is an Educational sport psychology specialist and what do they do?
They are trained in sport & exercise science, physical education, and kinesiology, and they understand the psychology of human movement. “mental coaches”
What is a clinical sport psychologist and what do they do?
They are trained in psychology, and they treat people with severe emotional disorders.
What is needed to achieve AASP certification?
- have a masters / doctoral degree in sport science or psychology
- have taken course-work related to that knowledge
- have 400 hours of mentored experience
- pledge to AASP ethical standards
- achieve a passing score on a 115-question exam
What are some of the historical origins of sport psychology?
What are the ABC’s of SP?
Affect (one’s feelings)
Behavior (one’s actions)
Cognitions (one’s thoughts)
